The Story Behind Bakdroom

"Van droom tot Bakdroom" — Meet Odette

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My love for baking began in my parents’ kitchen, where I spent hours experimenting and creating, inspired by the magic my grandmother made in her Karoo kitchen. Even as a young girl, I knew baking was more than just something I enjoyed — it was a dream.  That dream led me to study Consumer Science, intentionally choosing a path that would equip me with the knowledge and product development skills to one day build something of my own.

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In 2017, when a friend opened her coffee shop and needed something special to sell, I began creating hand-decorated iced cookies. What started as an opportunity quickly became clarity — this was what I wanted to do.

 

In 2022, life shifted for our family when our son was diagnosed with autism. I had to press pause to focus on our family’s new rhythm. Now, settled and content in our new normal, I am finally able to take my dream further.

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After more than 10 years in teaching, I also made the bold decision to step away from security and step fully into my calling. I chose to stop waiting and start building.

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Bakdroom — meaning “baking dream” — is exactly that: a dream nurtured in a family kitchen, strengthened through education, refined through experience, and pursued with courage. Every cookie is handcrafted with precision, creativity, and the heart of a woman who chose to believe in her dream.